At The Jefferson School we are reimagining education — one engaged, motivated child at a time.

MISSION

The Jefferson School believes that children who are actively engaged in hands-on, nature-centered, experiential learning:

- are more readily able to absorb new ideas and integrate them with their current knowledge. 

- develop a passion for both lifelong learning and global awareness. 

- develop an early connection to the natural world as well as a desire to preserve it.

 

To that end, The Jefferson School strives to offer an exceptional, active learning environment of nature-centered strategies for children from preschool through grade 8.

 

VISION

The Jefferson School is recognized as a leader in developing and promoting relevant, hands-on, nature-centered educational strategies for students from preschool through grade 8.

  • A BIG THANK YOU ALL OUR SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA!
    TITIANA ($2500): Marie & Charlie Burton; Teresa & Richard Caruso; Bright Future Pediatrics; Community Bank Delaware and Nanticoke Health Services
    PUCK ($1,000): Chief Construction; Key Advisors Group, LLC; GGE of Delaware; Crowley Associates Realty; Delaware Electric Cooperative; Delmarva Radiation and The Jefferson School Board of Directors
    THE BARD ($500): Orthopedic Associates of Southern Delaware; Lotus Chiropractic; The Jefferson School Sixth Grade Class; Pivot/Dynamic Physical Therapy, Bayhealth and The Bank of Delmarva
    CONTRIBUTORS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS: Hoban's Service Center, Keiper Associates, Go Brit!, Delaware Beach Life, Dover Rent All, Pepsi Bottling Ventures and Milford Plant, Flower and Garden Shop

  • There are all sorts of exciting things happening at TJS this summer!
    Want to try archery or learn tracking? Or maybe baking and decorating cakes and cookies is your idea of fun. How about drawing and painting? Or getting your soccer skills in tiptop shape for fall?

    We have half and full day programs for girls and boys, ages 3 - 14. Check it out!

  • We are dedicated to understanding and applying how optimal learning occurs in children. Get the "Inside Scoop" on what is happening at TJS! THE INSIDE SCOOP magazine is published in November and June. Check it out!

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